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Unit 11, Day 1 - Introduction

Unit 11, Day 1 - Introduction

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11th Grade

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What events marked the transition into the Modern Era?

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Which of the following were consequences of the end of the Cold War in 1991?

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The emergence of the U.S. as the sole superpower

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The continuation of the Berlin Wall era

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The start of the arms race

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The dissolution of the Soviet Union

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How did the breakup of the Soviet Union lead to the formation of new countries?

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By peaceful negotiations among Soviet leaders

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Through the creation of new borders and independence movements

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By military intervention from the U.S.

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Through economic collapse only

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How did the end of the Cold War change the kinds of global problems the U.S. had to address? Why did this shift matter?

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Which features of the Persian Gulf War previewed the Modern Era?

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Precision-guided munitions and stealth aircraft

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Coalition buildup and defense of Saudi Arabia

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The Berlin Wall era

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Containment as U.S. policy

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Multiple Choice

Which immediate changes were implemented in the United States following the September 11, 2001 attacks?

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Creation of the TSA and stricter airport screening

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Introduction of the USA PATRIOT Act

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Formation of the Department of Homeland Security

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All of the above

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How did 9/11 change both daily life for Americans and U.S. foreign policy at the same time?

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Which two countries were the primary focus of U.S. military operations in the early years of the Global War on Terror?

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Iran and Syria

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Afghanistan and Iraq

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Libya and Egypt

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Pakistan and Saudi Arabia

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What are some of the most significant changes that occurred globally from the end of the Cold War to the Modern Era?

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The rise of the internet and digital technology

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The collapse of the Soviet Union

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The spread of democracy in Eastern Europe

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The discovery of America

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